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Creamy Chicken Casserole Bake
A comforting and cheesy baked chicken casserole topped with crispy French-fried onions, perfect for a family dinner.
Ingredients
olive oil
- 2 tbsp olive oil
chicken breasts
- 1 1/2 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, chopped into bite-sized pieces
yellow onion
- 1 small small yellow onion, thinly sliced
cream of chicken soup
- 1 can cream of chicken soup (10.5 oz)
milk
- 3/4 cup milk
cheddar cheese
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
French-fried onions
- 1 cup French-fried onions (plus extra for topping)
salt and black pepper
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease a 9x13-inch dish.
- Cook chicken in 1 tbsp olive oil until browned; set aside.
- Sauté onions in remaining oil until golden, about 5 minutes.
- Mix cooked chicken, onions, soup, milk, and cheese; spread in dish.
- Top with French-fried onions and extra cheese; bake 25-30 mins until bubbly and golden.
Notes
For a crunchier topping, add extra French-fried onions before baking.